Oil Change Prices

[Aros]

I just got my 21 back from the dealership for an oil change and the $217 bill about blew me over! He claimed it was due to the "special oil" my car required. I'm just curious where ya'll go for your oil changes and what prices you pay? I just want to make sure I am not being fleeced.

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[Noctb48MD]

I have paid about that much, $200-$320 per oil change at my local toyota stores. I was offered by the advisor that toyota had a care package for $500 bucks that included something like, 5 oil changes and two years of roadside assistance....

 

[Vertex]

I just changed oil on mine at work and bought the kit from FCP Euro. Was under $90 I think for 7 qts of oil, oil filter, crush washer, and the rubber o-ring too.

I think a half hour or less of my time is worth more than $120+ if they're trying to upcharge you that much OR just bring your own oil/filter and pay for the labor? I can't imagine they're bending people over that much on labor cost to drop oil and swap the filter out.

 

[adrian56k]

$217 is crazy. Usually why going to the dealership for an oil change isn't the best idea, they tax on everything. I know shops around me that will do an oil change with items included for ~$100+. Ultimately doing it yourself is easier and cost free except time, if you have it. I really only pay for oil changes if I can't make the time for one.

 

[razorlab]

What oil do you all use? is 5w40 okay? how about 10w0? Do 305 tires fit on oem wheels if I use 5w30 oil?

 

[Aros]

Okay sounds like I can explore different shops maybe to save $100 bucks or so...I'm definitely good with that. Appreciate the input!

 

[adrian56k]

Okay sounds like I can explore different shops maybe to save $100 bucks or so...I'm definitely good with that. Appreciate the input!

If the shops around you don't have the right items for whatever reason, you can purchase everything on Amazon and just bring the materials to them, some places will only charge you the ~$50 labor fee. The oil filter, rubber O-ring and crush washer come in packs of two.

 

[Aros]

Good idea...What is the specific oil called?

 

[adrian56k]

Good idea...What is the specific oil called?

Depends on what kind of oil you want to run because I know some people change it up. There's a thread out there somewhere that details everything in that regard. I personally use Liqui Moly Top Tec 6600 0W-20. If you're ordering on Amazon, they offer a 5L jug. The 3.0 takes 6.5 liters or 6.87 quarts so you'd need to purchase 2 of the smaller 1L jugs. I know people fill to 6.5 and 7 liters so whatever works. Another route is FCP euro, they offer everything needed for an oil change in a package.

 

[D3ad_Hand]

What oil do you all use? is 5w40 okay? how about 10w0? Do 305 tires fit on oem wheels if I use 5w30 oil?

ohhh gooodieee another oil thread.

 

[D3ad_Hand]

just throwing it out there Amsoil 5w40 orrrrrrr Motul 5w40. I use Amsoil

 

[Aros]

Depends on what kind of oil you want to run because I know some people change it up. There's a thread out there somewhere that details everything in that regard. I personally use Liqui Moly Top Tec 6600 0W-20. If you're ordering on Amazon, they offer a 5L jug. The 3.0 takes 6.5 liters or 6.87 quarts so you'd need to purchase 2 of the smaller 1L jugs. I know people fill to 6.5 and 7 liters so whatever works. Another route is FCP euro, they offer everything needed for an oil change in a package.

Thanks man, that helps a lot!

 

[ColonelAdama]

It was like $75 to DIY in 30 minutes with the FCP Euro kit.

...and $300 for race ramps

 

[calmeda1]

I just got my 21 back from the dealership for an oil change and the $217 bill about blew me over! He claimed it was due to the "special oil" my car required. I'm just curious where ya'll go for your oil changes and what prices you pay? I just want to make sure I am not being fleeced.

My dealership quoted $350. They gave me the same excuse. I denied the service and instantly bought the oil at FCP. I got 5W-30

 

[Vertex]

What oil do you all use? is 5w40 okay? how about 10w0? Do 305 tires fit on oem wheels if I use 5w30 oil?

I was not surprised to see you chime in on this thread

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